Alanna Clair
November 09, 2020 | Daily Report Online
Taking Over for a Colleague? How to Manage RiskAlthough the lawyer's representation may start in the middle of a lawsuit or other client-driven task, it is helpful to remember that it is still a new representation for the replacement lawyer's law firm.
By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair
6 minute read
October 19, 2020 | Daily Report Online
COVID-19 Or Something Else, What If You Get Sick Just Before Trial?As with many other decisions, there is a balance between self-interest and lawyers' ethical obligations to others.
By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair
6 minute read
October 09, 2020 | The Recorder
How to Change Law Firms During the COVID-19 PandemicWhile the hiring process may be unusual this year, attorneys are still looking to switch firms for the same professional and personal reasons that convince attorneys to make a move in any other year, says Denton's Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair.
By Shari Klevens and Alanna Clair
6 minute read
October 05, 2020 | Daily Report Online
Succession Planning May Be a Gift to Clients and ColleaguesPlanning can give clients peace of mind to know that their preferred lawyer has an adequate support network available to provide ongoing services, as it shows that the client's needs can still be met regardless of an illness or other unexpected event.
By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair
6 minute read
September 21, 2020 | Daily Report Online
Switching Firms During a Pandemic? Consider These IssuesSome firms are conducting more interviews of each candidate than they typically would to compensate for the lack of in-person meetings.
By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair
6 minute read
September 08, 2020 | Daily Report Online
Raising Your Online Game? Be Alert to Client Confidentiality Risks, Even in HypotheticalsWhether lawyers are making a concerted effort to bring their marketing online or are simply spending more time online in this time of quarantine, lawyers should review the rules on maintaining client confidences.
By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair
6 minute read
August 24, 2020 | Daily Report Online
Lights, Camera, Action: Tips for Litigating in Virtual RealityEven seasoned litigators have faced challenges as a result of these new processes.
By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair
6 minute read
August 10, 2020 | Daily Report Online
Don't Let Pandemic Pressures Push You Into Bad DecisionsAn active support network—and a supportive culture to help lawyers manage stress—may provide a way out for those lawyers who cannot see another course of action.
By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair
6 minute read
July 31, 2020 | The Recorder
The Importance of Diversity in Law FirmsDentons' Shari Klevens and Alanna Clair highlight steps that lawyers and law firms are taking to recognize and attempt to remedy inequities inherent in the practice of law.
By Shari Klevens and Alanna Clair
6 minute read
July 27, 2020 | Daily Report Online
Managing Risk During a Quarantine SlowdownWatch collections; be careful rearranging fees; beware of "dabbling"; and check of CLE requirements.
By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair
6 minute read
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